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30 Jul

Powerful 8.8-Magnitude Quake Triggers Tsunami in Japan and Russia

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsJapan, Russia, Tsunami

Tokyo/Moscow (National Times): A massive 8.8-magnitude undersea earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday triggered powerful tsunami waves that struck the coastlines of Japan and Russia, prompting mass evacuations and causing significant damage. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the quake, recorded at a depth of 19 kilometres, was centred roughly 125 km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. It ranks as the sixth-largest earthquake ever recorded. Widespread Evacuations and Damage The tsunami waves, reaching up to 4 metres high, damaged ports and submerged coastal areas in Russia and Japan. Viral videos on social media showed buildings near the Russian coast inundated…

29 Jul

Russia Bombs Ukrainian Prison and Hospitals, Killing 22, as Trump Issues Ultimatum to Putin

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDnipro hospital bombing, Russia Ukraine War, Trump ultimatum Putin, Zaporizhzhia prison strike

Kyiv, July 29, 2025: Russia launched a wave of deadly attacks on Ukraine overnight, striking a prison in Zaporizhzhia and hospitals in the Dnipro region, killing at least 22 people and injuring dozens more. The barrage of ballistic missiles, glide bombs, and drones marked another intense escalation in Moscow’s ongoing campaign, even as U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum to the Kremlin to halt the violence.In southeastern Ukraine, four Russian glide bombs slammed into the Bilenkivska Correctional Facility in Zaporizhzhia, killing 17 inmates and injuring over 80 others. Ukrainian authorities said the blast destroyed the prison’s dining hall…

28 Jul

Trump Claims Role in India-Pakistan Ceasefire; Jaishankar Rebuts in Parliament

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World Newsceasefire claims, Donald Trump India Pakistan, Jaishankar rebuttal, Thailand Cambodia ceasefire

Washington/New Delhi – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated his assertion that his administration played a crucial role in halting a potential conflict between India and Pakistan, even as India firmly denied any American involvement in the matter.Speaking at a press conference, Trump claimed credit for orchestrating multiple global ceasefires, stating, “If I weren’t around, you’d have six major wars going on. India would be fighting with Pakistan.” He cited the recent ceasefire deal between Thailand and Cambodia as another example of his influence, saying trade pressure brought the warring nations to the table. “I said, I’m not going…

28 Jul

US-EU Strike Major Trade Deal, Sidestep Full-Blown Tariff War

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, World News15% import tariff, EU investments, global trade, US tariffs, US-EU trade deal

National Times Bureau, July 28, 2025: The United States and the European Union on Sunday reached a sweeping framework trade deal, calming tensions between two of the world’s largest economies and averting a high-stakes tariff escalation that threatened nearly a third of global trade.The agreement imposes a uniform 15% US import tariff on most European goods, replacing the possibility of steeper duties that had alarmed businesses on both sides of the Atlantic. It also includes major EU investments in American infrastructure and commitments to purchase US energy and military equipment.Both sides hailed the deal as a stabilizing force in a…

27 Jul

Donald Trump Again Refers to India-Pakistan Conflict While Mediating Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsCambodia Thailand, Donald Trump, India pakistan

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): In a dramatic diplomatic development, U.S. President Donald Trump has once again drawn parallels with the India-Pakistan conflict while claiming credit for brokering a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, where border clashes have intensified in recent weeks, displacing tens of thousands. Late Saturday, Thailand announced it had agreed "in principle" to a ceasefire and expressed readiness to enter into bilateral talks with Cambodia. This comes after what is being described as the most severe escalation between the two Southeast Asian nations in over a decade. On Sunday, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet welcomed Trump's intervention, stating that…

27 Jul

Border Clashes Between Thailand and Cambodia Claim 32 Lives, Leave Over 130 Injured

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsCambodia, Thailand

Cambodia (National Times): Rising tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have led to deadly confrontations along the disputed border, with officials confirming the combined death toll has reached 32, as concerns grow over the possibility of a prolonged conflict in the region. Cambodia's Ministry of National Defence announced on Saturday that 12 more lives were lost, seven civilians and five soldiers, bringing Cambodia’s casualty count to 19. The most recent fatalities include a man killed in a rocket strike on a Buddhist pagoda where he had sought refuge on Thursday. In addition to the fatalities, Cambodia has reported over 70 injuries,…

27 Jul

11 Injured in Stabbing Attack at Walmart in Northern Michigan; Suspect Apprehended

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Traverse City, Michigan (Rajeev Sharma): A peaceful afternoon at a Walmart store in Traverse City turned chaotic on Saturday when a man launched an unexpected knife attack, injuring at least 11 individuals before being subdued. Authorities have termed the incident a random act of violence, and a suspect is now in custody. According to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office, the suspect, identified only as a 42-year-old male resident of Michigan, entered the store around 4:45 p.m. armed with a folding knife and began assaulting shoppers. Swift action by a nearby sheriff’s deputy, combined with the efforts of store employees,…

26 Jul

Trump Warns Europe on Immigration, Calls It a ‘Horrible Invasion’ During Visit to Scotland

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Europe immigration, European migrant crisis, Trump in Scotland, US immigration policy

Washington D.C., July 26 — U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sharp rebuke to European immigration policies during his visit to Scotland, warning that unchecked migration is "killing" the continent. Speaking to reporters shortly after landing, Trump urged European nations to strengthen their borders or risk losing their identity.“You’re not going to have Europe anymore. You better get your act together,” Trump said, describing current migration levels as a “horrible invasion.” He criticised several European leaders for failing to act decisively, although he stopped short of naming specific countries.Trump, whose family roots trace back to Scotland and Germany, is scheduled…

25 Jul

US Withdraws Gaza Ceasefire Team Amid Stalled Talks; Israel Backs West Bank Annexation, India Calls for Truce at UN

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Gaza ceasefire talks, Hamas, Israel, Steve Witkoff

Washington/Doha/New York, July 25, 2025 — The United States is pulling back its negotiating team from Qatar following a deadlock in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff announced on Thursday that the recent response from Hamas “showed a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza,” prompting Washington to reassess its strategy.Witkoff, addressing reporters, stated, “While the mediators have made a great effort, Hamas does not appear to be coordinated or acting in good faith.” He added that the United States would now explore “alternative options” to bring hostages home and…

25 Jul

Trump Warns US Tech Giants Over China, India Ties at AI Summit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAI Summit 2025, Donald Trump, factories in China, US tech companies, workers in India

Washington D.C., July 25, 2025: US President Donald Trump sharply criticised American tech companies on Wednesday for outsourcing jobs and operations abroad, warning that the era of building factories in China and hiring workers in India is over under his leadership. Speaking at the AI Summit in Washington, Trump accused major US tech firms of embracing “radical globalism” at the expense of American workers.“For too long, much of America’s tech industry pursued a radical globalism that left millions of Americans feeling distrustful and betrayed,” Trump said during his address. He claimed that top technology companies have benefited from American freedom…